The Royals have exercised the 2013 option on manager Ned Yost's contract. He was hired on May 13, 2010, succeeding Trey Hillman, who was dismissed. Later that season, on July 31, Yost signed a two-year extension with an option for 2013. Since Yost took over, the Royals have a 126-163 record but really picked up steam late last season after an influx of top-drawer prospects reached Kansas City.